Purchasing

The City of Lexington Purchasing Division is located in City Hall. Purchasing Officer Britt Smith is available during business hours to meet with vendors to discuss business and bid opportunities with Lexington. Appointments are not necessary but are appreciated by contacting the Purchasing Officer.

The City of Lexington conforms to the State of NC and local purchasing laws as prescribed by the N.C. General Statutes and the City of Lexington code of ordinances. In addition to purchasing goods and services, the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department also handles construction bids and the sale of surplus property and equipment on GovDeals.com.

The City of Lexington is committed to supporting local businesses whenever cost effective and in compliance with State law, which governs local government purchasing. The City is also diligent with environmentally friendly or "green" purchasing by incorporating environmental considerations in public purchasing when feasible and cost effective. The goal of procuring environmentally preferable products and services is to promote practices that improve public and employee health and conserve natural resources, materials and energy; while remaining fiscally responsible entrusted with public funds.

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